SCARA drylin vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of SCARA drylin (igus) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SCARA drylinGermany
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- SCARA drylin2019
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- SCARA drylin0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- SCARA drylin$5,500
- RDT401$20,000
Availability Status
- SCARA drylinACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- SCARA drylinIP45
- RDT401IP54
Payload
- SCARA drylin2 kg
- RDT4011 kg
Reach
- SCARA drylin560 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- SCARA drylin4
- RDT4014
Repeatability
- SCARA drylin±0.5 mm
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- SCARA drylin—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- SCARA drylin—
- RDT40185 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- SCARA drylin—
- RDT401multi shift
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- SCARA drylin—
- RDT40124
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- SCARA drylin—
- RDT401none
End-Effector
Tool Changer (ISO)
- SCARA drylin—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- SCARA drylin—
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- SCARA drylin—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- SCARA drylin$5,500
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- SCARA drylin—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- SCARA drylin—
- RDT401regional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP45 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 560 mm | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 4 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 85 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | multi shift |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes SCARA drylin and RDT401?
SCARA drylin is made by igus, based in DE. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were SCARA drylin and RDT401 launched?
SCARA drylin launched in 2019. RDT401 launched in 2012.
How much does SCARA drylin cost compared to RDT401?
SCARA drylin is listed at $5,500. RDT401 is listed at $20,000.
How do SCARA drylin and RDT401 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
SCARA drylin scores 65/100. RDT401 scores 66/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of SCARA drylin compare to RDT401?
SCARA drylin has a reach of 1050 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are SCARA drylin and RDT401 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between SCARA drylin and RDT401?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
SCARA drylin vs RDT401 compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.